Train drivers across the UK have initiated a series of strikes and an overtime ban from Thursday 04/04, leading to widespread disruption across the rail network until at least Tuesday 9th. The strikes, involving members of the Aslef union, are part of a 20-month dispute over jobs, pay, and working conditions, with no immediate resolution in sight. Transport for London (TfL) has warned of major disruptions during two upcoming 24-hour strikes, while South Western Railways and other operators have announced limited services and full strike days, including a full strike day on Monday 7th April and a strike day announced by GWR on Saturday the 6th of April. The action has affected services on the London Underground, with a planned strike for Monday being called off following a new offer from TfL. However, national rail services continue to be impacted, with several train companies experiencing cancellations and delays. The dispute has also led to a derailment incident, further complicating the situation for commuters. Additionally, London North Eastern Railway drivers are set to strike on Saturday 20 April.
Rail passengers face another weekend of chaos as about 20,000 train drivers strike in their lengthy dispute over pay ⬇️ https://t.co/xWnwCQAtjD
Large parts of the country have no train services because of a fresh strike by drivers in a long-running pay dispute ✍️: @AlanJonesPA and @NeilLancefield https://t.co/lI0DhhxCaR
Commuter chaos begins as £60,000-a-year train drivers walk out at five rail operators https://t.co/LWsCvpZUVs
'This is a Westminster problem' Parts of the country will have no train services today as drivers strike over a pay dispute. ASLEF Union General Secretary Mick Whelan says train drivers 'haven't had a pay rise in half a decade'. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/nSgmpyIUbB
Train derailment sparks rush hour chaos as Reading-Paddington services cancelled https://t.co/YQLpgYEAwT https://t.co/J8WKBXWjOf
Train strikes begin today - full list of lines affected https://t.co/LSIQT4Cwvz
Passengers face delays after derailment at West Ealing https://t.co/0Wt4qx6tLt #bbcsouthnews
Passengers face delays after derailment at West Ealing https://t.co/02kTl0cONF
LATEST: Passengers on the Elizabeth line and GWR have been warned of delays after a freight train derailed in west London. https://t.co/b9Y7weJc8M
Train derailment sparks rush hour chaos as Reading-Paddington services cancelled and delayed https://t.co/M9uDi0EFrY
LIVE: Train drivers strike brings rail misery; Elizabeth Line hit with severe delays https://t.co/VsHaf95Ay0
Warning of commuter chaos ahead of fresh train strikes https://t.co/Cd4qlNl0OI
⚠️Service Update - 5 April⚠️ Due to a derailed freight train between Reading and London Paddington, some lines are blocked. Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Please go to https://t.co/F5p7peTXcW for full details. Please check…
Solidarity with ASLEF members who are on strike today at Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains. #ASLEFStrike
Rail passengers are being warned of major disruption as train drivers launch new strikes over pay and working conditions. https://t.co/GB0mfwPCCm
Yorkshire: Travel warning issued ahead of train strikes - full story ⬇️ https://t.co/ERSO2Ia2A7
How will you be affected by train strikes in London, which begin today? https://t.co/bOpxf693n0
Yorkshire: Travel warning issued ahead of train strikes https://t.co/Hj1PAcKuNv
👋Good morning Just a reminder that there is strike action taking place tomorrow. There will be: No long-distance train services. Many parts of our network will have no service at all. No GWR services between London Paddington and Reading due to engineering work. Please… https://t.co/BGHnbm28Id
Rail passengers are being warned of major disruption this morning as thousands of drivers at 16 train companies launch new strikes over a long running dispute about pay and working conditions. @katyrickitt has the latest. https://t.co/TG2gaMdgqB
Birmingham New Street warning over train strikes https://t.co/suB4u8dQE2
The disruption comes as members of drivers' union Aslef take part in an overtime ban from Thursday to Saturday, and for 48 hours from Monday https://t.co/CEZxvCRs99
The Tube strike might be off, but national rail services will still be impacted by strike action in the coming days. https://t.co/7kpg5J0fae
Solidarity with striking @ASLEFunion members today and over the coming weeks. This win on the London underground shows that yet again it is the withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of labour that gives organised workers their power. We stand with you all the way. https://t.co/bP1obLvpM2
BREAKING: London North Eastern Railway drivers are set to strike on Saturday 20 April. @JayneSeckerSky reports. Latest: https://t.co/v5MxYu97FT 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/W0KuKuQZAI
Good news for Londoners: Monday’s tube strike is no longer going ahead. This demonstrates - once again - what can be achieved by talking and engaging with transport staff and trade unions rather than working against them.
Monday's Tube driver strike has been called off, LBC understands https://t.co/gbMxJpifTE
BREAKING: Drivers’ Union Aslef set to abandon Monday’s Tube strike after new offer from Transport for London. @itvlondon
Drivers' strikes could hit those travelling from parts of Wales to London this weekend https://t.co/wX3JecCQiF
Train strikes: How will you be affected? https://t.co/eD9AwO3zvq
Six-day pay action by train drivers threatens chaos as hopes rise of Tube deal https://t.co/OWiuAcgUKX
Members of the Aslef union have started an overtime ban in their dispute over pay and conditions, which is likely to cause delays and cancellations on rail services into next week. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/AOk04305D1
Members of the Aslef union have started an overtime ban in their dispute over pay and conditions, with action to continue into next week. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/Yf2Gl875db
📢@GWR have announced a strike day on Saturday the 6th of April. Please note there will be no services running on this day There may also be changes to services on the 5th and 7th of April. Your journey will be impacted, please check before you travel at https://t.co/A72771ke0J https://t.co/s9t53gHUwl
No CrossCountry services will run on Friday because of strikes involving members of the main train drivers' union Aslef. https://t.co/M8UBs0KVFV
Wales train passengers warned of rail strike disruption https://t.co/9YYwmS6UoS
Train strikes: Greater Anglia passengers face disruption https://t.co/qleDIVfo5d
South Western railways will run a limited service from Thursday 04/04 until Tuesday 9th. This includes many lines stopping at Clapham Junction. There will be a full strike day next Monday 7th April. Full details can be found through the link below: https://t.co/C9fEYbD81z
Tube passengers will face major disruption to services during two upcoming 24-hour strikes by drivers, Transport for London (TfL) has warned. https://t.co/vOWFoFSwgv
Train drivers will launch an overtime ban on Thursday ahead of a series of fresh strikes which will cause travel chaos for passengers. Members of Aslef are embroiled in a 20-month dispute over jobs with no sign of a breakthrough and no plans for any talks. https://t.co/qvY2g8T8Vw